CDS

Question 1

what is the weight of the BSA

Answer 1

585 lbs

Question 2

what is the weight of the CVR

Answer 2

397 lbs

Question 3

maximin permissable AD load

Answer 3

8 ft measured from the bottom of the platform not to exceed 99’3/4in including the chute

Question 4

max weight for a door bundle

Answer 4

500 lbs excluding the chute

Question 5

max size for a door bundle

Answer 5

30 in x 48 in x 66in with the larges dimension in the vertical upright position

Question 6

what kind of nuts must be used for any part of the AD system

Answer 6

self locking nuts or a cotter pin must be installed

Question 7

anchor cable stop locations

Answer 7

non-breakaway-749, 773 wrap with tape

breakaway, CRRC, RAMZ- 893 wrap with tape

Question 8

when must the ramp vertical restraint flanges be secured

Answer 8

any time you use the CVR or are offset

Question 9

how far should you extend the static line retriever when checking the CDS/LAPES arming switch

Answer 9

minimum of 10 ft to verify that motor runs for approximately 3 sec when armed

Question 10

max number of A-7A or A-21

Answer 10

10 single stick as long as they are equipped with at least a 42 in skidboard and a type VII release gate is used

Question 11

how must the the static lines be rigged when doing combo AD

Answer 11

breakaway or release away

Question 12

max number of CDS bundles

Answer 12

16 with the CVR or 8 single stick

Question 13

make weight of a CDS bundle

Answer 13

2,328 lbs per/ 37,248 lbs total

Question 14

how can CDS bundles be rigged

Answer 14

high velocity, low velocity, or HALO

Question 15

how many locks must be engaged on the BSA

Answer 15

4

Question 16

total weight without additional restraint applied to the BSA

Answer 16

26,650 lbs

Question 17

how do you maximize the weight restriction of the BSA

Answer 17

by adding 6, 10,000 lbs chains

Question 18

is the alternate forward barrier considered forward restraint

Answer 18

no the alternate forward barrier is intended to keep the load from rolling forward during a malfunction and is not to be considered forward restraint

Question 19

when can an alternate forward barrier be used in the place of a BSA

Answer 19

whenever the combined rigged weight does not exceed 5,000 lbs

Question 20

weight range for a 3/4in skid-board

Answer 20

501-1,600 lbs otherwise a 1 in skid-board should be used

Question 21

what kind of restraint must be met by the load to the skid-board

Answer 21

2g’s

Question 22

which CVR sections are installed at the discretion of the CM

Answer 22

the 2 ramp sections (1-2)

Question 23

airplane tie-down ring restriction for the CVR system

Answer 23

no more than 1 tie-down ring per 80in or 63in section (3-4) with no 2 consecutive rings missing. 60in or 40in sections (1,2,5) may not be missing any rings

Question 24

when using the CVR system what section is mandatory

Answer 24

section 3

Question 25

how many safety clevis and shear pins are provided with each plane

Answer 25

4 safety clevises and 12 shear pins

Question 26

personal must remain a minimum of how many feed forward of the pulley during the drop

Answer 26

8 ft

Question 27

pulley locations for non CVR

Answer 27

430- 24in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 530- 95in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 550- 95in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 627- 2, 114in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 737- not used

Question 28

CVR pulley locations

Answer 28

359- 2, 114in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 430- 2, 114in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 530- 95in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 550- 95in length of 1in tubular nylon strap 627- 2, 114in length of 1in tubular nylon strap

Question 29

type XXVI release gate

Answer 29

13,000 lbs single ply | 25,000 lbs double ply

Question 30

type VIII release gate

Answer 30

4,000 lbs but must be manually cut

Question 31

where can the retriever winch cable loop be installed

Answer 31

loop made of 1/2in tubular nylon can be installed at FS 350

Question 32

slack required for retriever winch

Answer 32

2-4in of slack

Question 33

strap attaching loop orientation

Answer 33

if pilot chutes are used in can be facing forward or outboard otherwise it must face forward

Question 34

during a combination drop what is the maximum number of parachutist

Answer 34

20

Question 35

during combinations AD how far back can the jumpers line up

Answer 35

jumpers may line up with the cargo not to exceed FS 700 or the alternate forward barrier, whichever is further forward

Question 36

how should CDS bundles be rigged when conducting combination AD

Answer 36

CDS should be rigged for breakaway

Question 37

can jumpers exit on the same side as the bundles

Answer 37

no jumpers must exit on the opposite side

Question 38

without CVR how should the bundles be placed

Answer 38

aft edge of the bundle should be forward of the pulley by no more than 40in. when using FS 430 aft edge of the bundle should be approximately 6in aft of the pulley location

Question 39

with CVR how should the bundles be placed

Answer 39

aft edge of the bundle should be at least 12in aft of the pulley location

Question 40

which way will the pin face on the G-14 clevis when attached to the anchor cable

Answer 40

inboard

Question 41

What advantage is gained by using the cvr

Answer 41

The cvr provides vertical restraint without the need of straps